While it has veered outlandish in recent years, street style took a more sophisticated turn amid the spring shows. Chic trenchcoats, romantic flourishes, bold color and small-but-striking bags ruled the fashion capitals — examples of the latter two trends seen on the steps of the Grand Palais in Paris.

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Arguably one of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year is the final part of The Hunger Games saga, starring Jennifer Lawrence. The 25-year-old actress’s style has certainly evolved since the trilogy kicked off, and over the weekend in Hollywood she showed how seasoned she has become with her fashion choices.

We first spied Lawrence in a Dior scarf dress in Cannes back in the spring of 2014, and now it appears that the actress is reworking the silhouette in a fresh way. Instead of the highly graphic version she donned before, Lawrence focused on a minimal palette in a A.L.C. crop top and skirt. The fluttering asymmetric skirt gets a nice lift with nude strappy sandals; clearly a look worth revisiting.

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Listen up, all you single ladies (and those about to put a ring on it): Savannah Miller has just launched a bridal collection for Stone Fox Bride. Which means if you’re not exactly the tulle-ball-gown-at-the-country-club-type bride, your dreams of silk, ease, and everlasting chic are now that much closer to becoming a reality.

Miller is no stranger to weddings or, for that matter, designing an easy-yet-flattering shape. Having established with equally chic sister Sienna (yes, thatSienna Miller, patient zero of the mid-’00s boho street style movement; star of screens big and small) the contemporary line Twenty8Twelve, she went on to do a solo collection of elevated basics. This new collaboration is her official entrée into wedding dresses, though it’s worth noting that she’s not exactly a novice—she did design her own. Seen it? Google “Savannah Miller wedding dress” and you’ll find an image of her on an English moor in procession with an unspeakably photogenic family, clad in a silk velvet gown with a hood (be still, all your bride-to-be hearts out there!). This same image was espied by one Molly Guy of Stone Fox Bride, who did what you do with all visual depictions of one’s own personal #goals—she Instagrammed it. Miller double-tapped, DMs were exchanged, and the rest is very modern history. “We started that conversation about 18 months ago, and started developing the collection in April this year,” Miller told Vogue.com over the phone, during a chat that ranged from the topic of her own wedding to the larger implications of modern love (more about that in a minute).

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Though her wedding dress is beautiful in any setting, it makes even more sense in her personal context—take note, autumn knot-tie-ers. “I had this sort of merry, abundant, feasty type of wedding, with banquet tables heaving with plums and grapes and apples, and candelabra with wax drippings on the tables. Reindeer skins over the benches—very much a medieval banquet vibe,” says Miller. It may sound extravagant, but just look how wholly at ease she looks doing it. “My main thing is the bride feeling comfortable and great on her wedding day and having that effortless elegance,” Miller says, and she invoked that old style truism of clothes not wearing the person, the person wearing the clothes—one that’s never more axiomatic than upon one’s nuptials.

One particular design from the new collaboration, a silky style with lace sleeves, was inspired by a brushed cotton caftan Miller wore to her civil service, with the fabrication lightened up and the lacy bits added for a little sex appeal. What did stick around: the total comfort of the thing. “It’s an incredibly flattering line—to have the gathering in the center front means that the woman can be relaxed and comfortable, and it really draws the waist in,” Miller notes.

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And that silk and velvet hooded cloak number that played such a large role in her life can be yours, too—she’s made an homage to her own much-Pinterest-pinned wedding dress (and perhaps the seminal piece in the whole collection) for Stone Fox Bride, with whose owner she has total, natural synergy. “Really, [Molly Guy and I] are very similar in our approach to the way things should look, and we just get on really well—she’s like a sister now,” says Miller. “I was originally drawn to Stone Fox Bride because the aesthetic felt very much at one with my own. I’ve always dreamed of making wedding dresses, and this is absolutely how I imagined they’d be, and the setting—it’s a perfect fit for me.”

Plus, Miller brings an undeniably British edge in all the right places—a combination of out-in-the-country charm and to-the-manner-born splendor. One’s thoughts often turn more continental (ahem, look to the French Girls Do It Better school of thought) when looking for effortless, everyday chic, but where bridal ease and casual sybaritism are involved, the Brits do it best (think: Kate Moss in John Galliano). “I think that whimsical bohemian thing, and the way English people do it, is something [Stone Fox Bride] has always aspired to, because of the Old World-y and Guinevere vibe—it’s all very English,” says Miller. “So it has brought something new, but it isn’t a radical departure.” But there’s no trace of Renaissance fair here. Miller and Guy shared more contemporary common inspiration in the ’70s and early ’20s, too, so it’s not all cone hats and corsets. “Our points of reference really are the same,” explains Miller, “our interpretations of them will obviously be different.”

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For Miller, wedding chic and interpersonal honesty go hand-in-jewel-topped-hand: “You have these delusions as children of marriage and the wedding day, and that it’s about the dress and flowers and everything. I think as humans in relationships, these days everything is a lot more honest. I think the more honest we can all be every day, the better. And I think those weddings where people are themselves but a little polished—there’s something so beautiful about the rawness of that. And I really love the honestly of that kind of experience when I go to a wedding and it’s real, and these people have been through it and they’re committing to each other. It’s a really interesting time in the world generally, not just from a fashion perspective. Relationships are much more a growing process rather than this perfect cutout picture of wedded bliss.” Hear that, Pinterest? Gone are the days of the bride having always to adopt the virginal princess stance. These wedding dresses are for the woman in full bloom, in the prime of her adulthood, which, let’s face it, comes a good deal later.

And as to the future of the Savannah Miller–Stone Fox Bride partnership? If you don’t have any nuptials on the horizon (or even serious prospects) just yet and feel markedly silly earmarking a dress in advance, don’t worry: “We’re already plotting and scheming about our next moves,” Miller reassures. “There will be more additions soon.”

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Emily Post is probably rolling over in her grave knowing that online wedding invitations even exist, but that doesn’t mean that sending them is a faux pas. In fact, they cost less and make keeping track of RSVPs much more seamless. Wedding planning can take a lot out of even the most organized, OCD bride, and if one element of the process can be made easier, why not indulge? E-invites, though often quite garish, are becoming more and more prevalent and, thankfully, more stylish. If you know where to look, the calligraphy can be beautiful, the templates creative, and the designs made in the same sophisticated vein as the real deal. As much as Mrs. Post might have lamented it, here are 12 of the chicest online wedding invites to click on in lieu of paper.

She’s dressed for the pool, but she’s not taking a dip! On the runway or in the pages of Vogue à la Kate Moss and Kate Upton, the Kors woman takes her swimwear every bit as seriously as the rest of her wardrobe, often accessorizing with heels, belts, hats, and a solid serving of jewelry. Before the designer’s Spring 2016 collection—don’t miss our instant coverage at 10:00 a.m. EST on September 16—relive some of his beach-ready highlights in this slideshow.

Traditionally, mommy-and-me dressing has existed somewhere on the sidelines of fashion, in a pink-hued world of sugar and spice, where everything is frilly and matchy-matchy. Which is sweet and all, but where’s the fun? And variety? Not every little girl wants to dress like a princess each morning, as North West, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, and Suri Cruise can attest.

Dolce & Gabbana, whose Fall collection celebrated motherhood, isn’t alone in giving the throwback approach to dressing la familia a rethink. “It’s never too early to play with fashion,” says Assistant Market Editor Anny Choi, who selected looks from the Fall collections to inspire a guide to the season which has the major trends—from the neo-boho look at Burberry Prorsum to Loewe’s shinny metallics—covered for kids. Far from being copycat looks, these clothes are maximally chic while being totally age-appropriate, too. “The trick,” Choi explains, “is putting all the pieces together to make a statement.

Reports made the rounds last week that a swarm of biting, flying insects had descended on the arid planes of Black Rock Desert, Nevada, where Burning Man begins this weekend—but guess what? Even a plague-style swarm of coriander-scented winged beetles with a taste for human blood couldn’t dampen the spirits of the dedicated Burners setting up camp. And why would it? Burning Man is glorious! Burning Man is hot passion! Burning Man is a place to let go! Burning Man is a Mad Max–style dune of scrap-metal bricolage-built caravans, concertgoers who hold umbrellas when it’s not even raining, and people who wear bizarre costumes—or people who don’t wear anything at all. It’s a sand-strewn, welcoming oasis for self-expression through art, music, and events like “Polesaw jousting” and endless EDM-centered events lit only by the blur of Day-Glo body paint.

Don’t think you’ve got the guts to be a Burner, to break out of your 9-to-5, shake off that back-to-school stress for one last hurrah, and wear your bandana as underwear? Please, anyone does! Maybe there are finance Burners who can’t get their thrills from watching the Dow rise, and instead opt for scaling a wooden statue in a soda can–crafted skirt! Or those tightly wound Preppy Burners who skip the Sunday rowing club for a shwaggy lesson in Laughter Yoga? Burning Man is a hot plexus of oddities, a breeding ground for flesh-revealing openness and boiling hormones. You should embrace it—maybe even hug it.

So what to wear to the badlands of bizarre? Let your skin breathe—and be comfortable in it. No one really cares what you look like at Burning Man: You could literally be wearing one pastie—anywhere—and that would be okay. So dress for you, and try to break out of your comfort zone. Think about that knit bikini with matching knit sandals that you were too scared to wear in the Hamptons: Hell, accessorize it with a mask! Haven’t found an occasion to wear that bodysuit? Go bare on the bottom and slap on some sky-high heels. Save the covering up for the flight back home. Until then, burn on, you crazy diamond.

Do you ever have one of those perfect days where, as you head off to work, the air around you glorious and crisp, you really feel like you’re just nailing it, professionally? Or at least, you’re on the cusp of nailing it? Yes, you think, I will get my assignments in two days early. I will grab my career by the horns and I will get that raise. And this is, you’re aware, in large part due to your office look. You stop in front of a reflective storefront window to take it all in, but as you shuffle around in your tote to top up that lipstick—horror! You are stabbed by the point of a dirty vertiginous heel, one that has reared its microbe-slathered head from the depths of your bag. That’s right: You’re wearing commuter shoes.

Back to reality: The commuter sneaker is the Working Girl–era’s dirty little secret, the footwear that will always rain on your parade. It’s dirty. It’s cumbersome. It’s why you can’t carry those cute little minibags, even though you love them. And it’s emotional baggage for your feet. But look! There’s another way: Skip the plastic sacks of high heels and downtrodden soles and opt for a fancy sneaker that you’d actually be proud to be seen in. Men have been getting away with the sneaker-in-cubicle look for years—Silicon Valley CEOs like Steve Jobs and Aaron Leviehaven’t let comfort hold them back—why should you?

But this isn’t just about comfort: Chic sneaks are a great way to add a punch of contrast to your outfit. Try highlighting a tailored black suit with blazing red high-tops, or adding a subtle touch of color with a woven design. Have a casual Friday where you can take a creative liberty in the boardroom? Slip on a pair of funky patchworked kicks to go with your loose slacks and blazer. Maybe you have a meeting with the boss? Fit your foot into some sleek black leather low-tops. Whatever you choose, you can navigate the workroom stylishly—and sans the extra baggage. So go ahead: Walk to work this week.

It’s almost impossible to imagine Grace Jones doing anything ordinary. The Jamaican-born model, muse, and performer has been fearlessly pushing boundaries, with her sound and her style, since she burst onto the scene more than three decades ago. She even managed to orchestrate a fashion moment while pregnant with her son Paulo, whose father, French photographer Jean-Paul Goude, was her longtime creative coconspirator.

Jones asked the illustrator Antonio Lopez to design maternity clothes (see one example above) and costumes for her, and performed at her own baby shower dressed as a toy soldier. Held at the Paradise Garage in 1979, and hosted by Blondie’s Debbie Harry, it was a star-studded event to celebrate her unborn “rhythm baby,” so called because he moved when he heard certain kinds of music. (Paulo grew up to be a musician, as it turns out.)

Inspired by this extraordinary fete, and in advance of Jones’s performance at the Afropunk Festival this weekend, here, a wardrobe for mini disco boys and girls to wear right now.

It’s no surprise that Andy Warhol was ahead of his time. Long before Minions, emoji-inspired fashions and celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, the artist created one of the most recognizable pieces of contemporary art with the image of a banana. In honor of what would be Warhol’s 87th birthday, a roundup (or should we say a bunch) of cheeky yet chic styles featuring the bright yellow fruit. As Zoe herself would say: “Bananas.”

If you weren’t wearing a onesie this summer then you were in culottes. Every fashion-conscious A-lister including Victoria Beckham, Rihanna, Kendall Jenner, Katie Holmes, and singer FKA twigs tried her hand at the look this season in varying textures and prints, but spotted out earlier today in New York, singer Zendaya brought a whole new attitude to the abridged ensemble.

The eighteen-year-old cut a lean figure while on the street keeping things fresh and youthful but with a polished twist. The trick to achieving this balance is through the right fit, cut, and accessories. Zendaya’s criss-cross bandeau top provides interesting geometry and hints at skin, while high-waisted, flared culottes provide a voluminous counterpoint and elegant finish. Barely there strappy sandals, and minimal jewelry complete the ensemble with a hint of sparkle—all resulting in a platinum hit of a look.

We all know the evergreen packing list essentials (remember, extra underwear and socks are never a bad idea), but curating a weekend getaway wardrobe that is both easy and elevated can prove a bit trickier. This summer, the nostalgia for traditional summer camp style (a place where, in my experience, you were no one without a custom camp sweatshirt emblazoned with your cabin number—bonus points if it was embroidered with your name, too) served as the genesis for monogram mania around the Vogue offices this season.

“Packing for a beach vacation is also the perfect time to experiment with whimsical accessories and bespoke additions,” says Vogue.com Accessories Editor Brooke Ely Danielson. “Think sunglasses in punchy colors, classics like simple white tennis shoes, smartphone cases, all of which are elevated by playful personal touches that feel modern—whether you emboss them with your Twitter handle or decorate them with your favorite emojis.”

Personalized touches are also a nice way to chic-ify otherwise cute, but often predictable, sleepwear staples, such as pajamas and sleep eye masks. And if sporting your own monogram from sunrise until sunset isn’t enough, well then you could always turn your hand to the picnic table: customizable Coca-Cola bottles, personalized aprons, cookies . . . a feast for the eyes all around.

This summer, I’ve found myself in a leg-baring debacle: While my friends are in an arms race to see how much flesh they can show in the face of a heatwave and still remain technically clothed, I have never hid the fact that I seriously dislike shorts. The past two months, I’ve gone to literal great lengths to cover up and ditch the Daisy Dukes. I have found myself everywhere from sitting—and sweating—in the sand at Coney Island in black, high-waisted jeans to panting through a dehydrated day at Central Park in low-slung, heavy boyfriend jeans.

But thankfully, there is an elevated solution—one that didn’t involve an unclad gam or sweaty brow—for those who are keen to keep their limbs under wraps: the summer pant. The fresh staple has all the sense of ease that comes with summer while still retaining an overall sense of polish. “People often equate summer pants with baggy, drawstring trousers that you wear on the boardwalk,” says Market Editor Kelly Connor, “but there are plenty of options that don’t scream ‘disheveled tourist.’ Opt for a sleek or wide-leg silhouette—and more importantly, aim for airy fabrics.”

Plus, unlike shorts, the summer pant can translate from day to night or from work to play, and is just as cool in the mid-day sun as out to drinks, long after it sets. If you’re heading out from the office to drinks, try a skinny black pleated pair with a white shirt. Venturing out from a mid-day walk to dinner? Throw on a casual-cool chambray pair with a black tank. The easy, breezy summer pant gives a covered—and comfortable—leg up to any hot weather wardrobe: here, the eight best pairs.

Leave it to the inclement weather during the start of New York Fashion Week: Men’s to inspire some quick thinking—and a chic chance to layer up—among showgoers. For day one, Anka Itskovich of @the_line_up captured guests in a variety of styles, from the classical buttoned-up elegance of a three-piece suit to a neo-grunge renaissance, replete with nineties trend of jackets and shirts tied around the waist. Blazers and statement jackets (dip-dyed denim and biker among them) were worn with shorts (so formal,and yet so weather-appropriate) to segue the city to the beach, while one duo even made the case for the urban surfer-bro in macramé shirts and vests.

As for the ladies? They borrowed from the boys, of course, either via low-slung denim jeans, wide-brim hats, and suiting separates or subtle menswear trends, like a pinstriped jumpsuit. Not a bad way to convert the boy’s club uniform into your own.

The baja pullover, or what’s more commonly known as a drug rug, has been tagged with a ton of unflattering labels over the years, many of them involving greasy-haired, school-skipping burnouts (think Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High who inhales an entire pizza at his desk in a stoner haze).

Thanks to the likes of Proenza Schouler and The Elder Statesman, though, the nubby striped hoodie has risen out of that fog and onto the runway in recent seasons, often reimagined in luxurious cashmere and soft sunset hues. “Baja pullovers are usually haphazardly paired with flip-flops and board shorts, sand and scruff, and as with most ‘anti-fashion’ clothing, there’s the challenge of putting a new spin on it,” says Vogue.com Market Editor Kelly Connor. “By keeping with more natural colors such as khaki, wood, tortoise, and enamel, it is actually quite easy to jazz up the baja without looking like you got dressed after a few too many tokes.”

The best tip for pulling one off? Make sure the overall look is body-skimming and not body-hugging. “Try simpler, more flowy silhouettes,” says Connor. Instead of skinny jeans, why not pair a cream, sleeveless baja shirt with a diaphanous dress in the same shade for a sophisticated New Age cool vibe; die-hard denim lovers might prefer to wear a pom pom–trimmed pullover with distressed flares. But whatever baja you choose, the idea is to end up at chronically chic.

When it comes to our work wardrobes, it can get pretty hard to feel enthusiastic about making any sort of real investment. We’d all much rather splurge on pretty party frocks or various ensembles for beach-bound weekends than office-appropriate anythings, I know, but think about it: They don’t call it “dress for success” for nothing. With work/life balance at an all time, well, imbalance, chances are that you spend a lot of your life in your office. Think less “this is my boring, corporate uniform” and more, “Our Work Wardrobes, Ourselves.” The time has never been better to give your closet some summer love. And the best part? These four brands skew both corporate and creative and are all seriously wallet-friendly, which means cash left over for that long-overdue vacation.

Welcome to wedding season, where invitations to outdoor matrimonial affairs are plenty and far-flung, which can mean anything goes for your footwear: Get ready to put your shoes to the test with gravel, grass, and, alas, likely a certain amount of grime. So why would you invest in a pair that will end up filled with beach sand or garden soil? Instead, scoop up a chic, easy, and reception-appropriate sandal: From platforms to raffia-woven, here are five shoes that will have you stepping into a summer full of nuptials in style—without breaking the bank.

When actress—and then-nominee for best actress for Skylight—Carey Mulligan took to the Tony Awards red carpet in a strapless and sculptural floor-length dress from Balenciaga, rumors swirled of a possible pregnancy. Fast-forward a few days and sources have confirmed that she and husband Marcus Mumford are expecting their first child and will head back to London after her run on Broadway in Skylight.

To celebrate the news, we picked out a few key pieces from the resort collections that the stylish actress may want to add to her ever-growing wardrobe for chic maternity ensembles.

Oh, Mother’s Day; The one calendar day designated to celebrating that lovely singular woman who gave you life. (Even if you don’t think she’s so lovely, she’s probably singular!) You know what’s a good thing to do this Sunday? Take her to brunch! You know what’s an even better thing to do this Sunday? Take her to brunch while looking seriously chic. Don’t worry, we’ve taken all the legwork out of it for you: from ideal brunch spot to the perfect gift, your full style prescription for the day is here.

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We can think of just two ways to make tax prep fun: 1) find a good-looking CPA; 2) prettify the desk that you’ll be glued to for hours as you sort through wrinkled and fading taxi and Starbucks receipts for dimly remembered assignations. The year 2014 might be so over, but these desk accessories—from a retro-looking, but recolored desk lamp, to a neon-numbered calculator—are right now.

It seems that French parenting, just like everything else stemming from this part of the world, is having a moment. Glancing at the endless “be more French” baby books lining airport kiosks, you would think that French women have discovered the Holy Grail of motherhood, one that miraculously transforms this scary and exhausting endeavor into an effortless exercise, one complete with calm babies, lithe bodies, sexually content husbands, and impeccable wardrobes. They don’t even have to work at it, attaining this paragon through good genes, moderation, and a general Zen laissez-faire. Or do they? In an effort to find out, I headed to the Sixteenth Arrondissement, the Parisian answer to Manhattan’s Upper East Side and epicenter of all things bébé.

First things first: Once I hit the streets, I realize that I can’t actually tell who is a mother or not. With most of the kids tucked away at crèche–the French version of day care and a right of passage for every child–the women around me are surprisingly hard to define. Gone are the diaper bags, the yoga mats, the oversize engagement rings, and all the other “stay-at-home-mom” indicators that I am accustomed to. The sole traces of family status are the thin gold bands on their wedding fingers (even the wealthiest Europeans don’t believe in our engagement ring craze), and the occasional Goyard tote that may actually hold diapers and snacks, though you’d never know it. Among the moms of the over-five crowd, I spy an impressive amount of understated Hermès and Céline, paired with simple high-street basics. All the mothers look professional and chic, like their lives do not revolve around their children (or their husbands, for that matter).

I head over to visit my friend, a new mother who is currently raising a one-year-old in Paris. She answers the door, baby in hand, closely accompanied by a chien roughly my size that she has jokingly started referring to as a “dorse” due to its resemblance to both a dog and a horse (because a baby is not enough to handle effortlessly, the French typically favor large dogs). In her navy kimono-style bathrobe with just a glimpse of a lacy Agent Provocateur set visible, she looks more like somebody who has spent the past week in Merano than that mother of an infant at the pinnacle of her crawling stage. So far, so good.

The trouble starts when we head to her bedroom, where she attempts to pick out an outfit. “Everything I own is dirty,” she announces in defeat, explaining that her life now entails three daily outfit changes due to the various joys of motherhood—spit-up, feeding, and bathing le bébé, for starters—which makes getting dressed something of a logistically challenging pursuit. I suggest some fitness clothes; after all, our afternoon plans entail lunch and errands. Mais non, after a quick glance at her watch, she proclaims that it is too late: In Paris, workout gear past 10:00 a.m. is considered socially unacceptable. “What about weekends?” I ask, remembering all the Tribeca moms back home rushing to the farmer’s market in their Lululemon. “Especially weekends. God forbid my [French] husband even catches me walking the dog in sweatpants. He likes to say that I am a representation of him, and sweatpants do not fit the bill.”

But what hands-on mother has time to play fashionista? She explains that most French mothers she knows have adopted a uniform, something chic, functional, and composed of interchangeable, neutral basics that allow them to move around seamlessly with bébé in tow. A standard outfit includes high-waisted skinny jeans and a crisp cotton button-down from Massimo Dutti, topped with an Eric Bompard cashmere sweater and a pair of Manfield riding boots. Under the condition that laundry day is conducted on time (meaning roughly three times a week), getting dressed should just be a matter of quick coordination. An oversize cashmere coat, a classic Goyard tote, and you are easily out the door in the matter of minutes.

When it comes to l’enfant, however? “If I’m a representation of my husband, then my daughter is a representation of me,” she says, trying three different hair bows on her daughter before finally setting for a tiny beanie from Numaé, a French baby brand with a hippie twist that’s become her obsession du jour. Her little girl’s dresser, purchased at the Parisian baby furniture mecca, Baudou, is stocked with enough designer brands to put a grown woman to shame: Pieces from Baby Dior and Stella McCartney Kids intermingle with basics from Tartine et Chocolat and Jacadi, all in tastefully muted pastels and dove grays. There’s something about these elegant little baby clothes that inspire fantasies about a Parisian future of Bonpoint gift bags and babies that coo “Maman,” even in the not otherwise maternally inclined. (Ahem.) And yet, my friend confides that she is excited for her daughter to start crèche—while she relishes in being a mother, even penning a mommy blog that gives a peek into her everyday life (LaYummyMummy.com), she looks forward to returning to her more independent self. “I think this will actually help me be a better mother,” she says, “as well as set a good example for my daughter.”

After a healthy lunch amongst some other French yummy mummies and their very well-behaved offspring (true to their reputation, French children really are impressively calm in public), I accompany her as she runs her daily errands. First, a stop at the Passy market to pick up some vegetables and fresh-cut flowers, followed by a twenty-minute wait at the boulangerie for the best côte de boeuf. Back at the apartment, my friend runs out with her dorse, feeds the child an organic concoction, and starts preparing a gourmet mini-feast for her husband. The entire routine is exhausting yet somehow entirely charming, giving motherhood a desirability that I rarely experience. There is no magic formula, it seems, no twelve-step miracle to French parenting; just a sense of humor and a quest to find pleasure in the small things, as well as enjoying those irreversible moments with your child while still preserving your adult life.

And about that adult life: The phone rings, the hubby is on his way back home. After a quick dash into the bedroom, she emerges in a cloud of Terre d’Hermès (a perfect fresh scent to slightly masque the eau de bébé), wearing her final outfit of the day, a Massimo Dutti sweaterdress, opaque tights, and simple Chanel flats. A candle is lit, a bottle of red wine is opened. She winks at me as she starts setting the table, and something tells me that, if all goes well, there is a grown-up plan for later that evening.

Sure, that whole “American in Paris” trope is all well and good and we continue to make pilgrimages across the Atlantic to soak up the culture, the ambiance, the comestibles. . . . Yes, yes, you Gallic girls, we want your hair, your style, your charm, your parenting ability, your portion control . . . but what does the chic Parisienne want from us? Enter Lara Melchior, designer of endlessly lovely and entirely collectible intaglio coin pendants and vermeil earrings, threadbare gold rings and pieces that look inherited from an exceptionally glitzy architectural dig, who arrives on our shores this week to debut her collection at Melet Mercantile.

So, what’s a girl to wear between buyer appointments, shopping trips to Maryam Nassir Zadeh (“One of my favorite stores, I’ve been a true fan since the beginning!”), and quick catch-up meals with friends at Jack’s Wife Freda? Does she feel a certain urge to channel her inner All-American girl upon arrival? Or to wave a patriotic flag of only sporting French designers? Not quite. “I usually dress the same in New York and in Paris,” Melchior notes, and that means the kind of covetable basics we all amass with a little bit of luck and great taste: “Acne jeans, Hermès trousers, a Céline beige classic box bag, my lovely blue Céline coat,” and a few cashmere sweaters. “I perceive the city’s style as a little bit different and similar at the same time; an American woman can deal with an amazing outfit that might make a French woman feel more fragile,” notes Melchior. “She is more in the attitude, a sort of nonchalance with a quite simple style.”

And though this is not her first time at NYFW (and favorite American brands include Rachel Comey, A Détacher, Isa Arfen, Proenza Schouler, and Calvin Klein Collection), perhaps unsurprisingly, she remains true to her roots: “For the real ‘favorites,’ ” she writes, “my heart belongs to Paris.”

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The boldest statements at last night’s Golden Globe Awards were sported by some of Hollywood’s newest talents, though the biggest surprise wasn’t who they were wearing but rather what they were wearing. Lorde, dressed in a custom Narciso Rodriguez pantsuit, led the pack with her daring, pared-back look. High-waisted trousers offset the sheer and unabashed sex appeal of her bra top, while a slightly slouchy jacket evoked a bit of borrowed-from-the-boys cool. Meanwhile, Emma Stone demonstrated an elegant take on that other alternative for evening: the jumpsuit. Her Lanvin version featured a bejeweled bodice and cascading trousers—with oversize bow accent!—for a sophisticated, youthful effect. For those wanting to wear the disco-era favorite, opt for printed bustiers paired with neutral pants. Another way to rework the look? Playing with proportion and silhouette to lend a sense of grandeur sans haughtiness. Whether suited up with or without jacket, try these fresh takes on retro looks and be prepared to sweep the sartorial race amongst your circle.

The weather on the East Coast is cold today—and not Oh, maybe I need a beanie today cold—we’re talking bone-chilling, teeth-chattering, face-freezing cold. Luckily, there is a solution: the classic, no-fail, and chic winter jacket. From primary-colored puffers to statement furs, here are fifteen winter jackets on sale that you (and your social life, and your wallet) will thank us for later.

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While the holidays tend to put party style center stage, celebrities often find themselves taking a break from the spotlight. Here we’ve rounded up our favorite fashion moments as 2014 comes to a close.

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